Summary of Contents for Sony KP-61HS20 - 61" Projection Tv
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RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-43HT20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65C-A KP-43HT20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65C-A KP-53HS20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65D-A KP-53HS20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65D-A KP-53HS30 RM-Y908 SCC-P65A-A KP-53HS30 RM-Y908 SCC-P65A-A KP-61HS20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65E-A KP-61HS20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65E-A KP-61HS30 RM-Y908 SCC-P65B-A KP-61HS30 RM-Y908 SCC-P65B-A ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 7/2/01 ALL REVISIONS AND UPDATES TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL ARE APPENDED TO THE END OF THE PDF FILE.
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SERVICE MANUAL RA-6 CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KP-53HS30 KP-43HT20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65A-A RM-Y908 SCC-P65C-A KP-43HT20 KP-53HS30 RM-Y908 Canadian SCC-P65C-A RM-Y908 Canadian SCC-P65A-A KP-53HS20 KP-61HS20 RM-Y908 SCC-P65D-A RM-Y908 SCC-P65E-A KP-53HS20...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SAFETY CHECK-OUT ( US model only ) LEAKAGE TEST After correcting the original service problem, perfom the follow- ing safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and l.
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REMPLACER QUE PAR DES COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE TION IS SUSPECTED. NUMÉRO DE PIÉCE EST INDIQUÉ DANS LE PRÉSENT MAN- UEL OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY. LES RÉGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L’IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DU FONCTIONNEMENT SONT IDENTIFIES DANS LE PRÉSENT MANUEL.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function • This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 Self-diagnosis screen displays • In cases of malfunctions where it is not possible to determine the symptom such as when the power goes off occasionally or when the screen disappears occasionally, there is a screen display on whether the malfunction occurred or not in the past (and whether the detection circuit operated or not) in order to allow confirmation.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 6. Self-diagnosis function operation Low B and +B line detect DET SHORT, and shut-down POWER ON RELAY. Reset by turning power on/off. In case of +B is loaded approx. 1.5A or more, microcomputer detects it via IC5005 In case of +B becomes approx.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-1. REAR BOARD REMOVAL 2-3. SERVICE POSITION 1 Disconnect CN17, 18, 19 on A board. From V boards CN9001. (The extension cable is not supplied because of the A board countermeasure for radiation.) CN17, 18, 19 D board 2 Covers...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS the mode Cover the both green and red picture lenses with the 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT lens caps is aligned the same as was done for green. (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Receive the Monoscope signal. Note: Instead of items 2 and 5, you can cut off the unnecessary 2.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 3-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT 3-7. CENTERING MAGNET ADJUSTMENT 1. Set generator to crosshatch. 1. Set the picture mode to “Pro”. 2. Cover the both red and blue picture lenses with the lens caps 2. Receive the monoscope signal. to show only the green color.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 7. If you want to recover the latest values press - then [ENTER] to 3-10.ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE read the memory. COMMANDER 8. Press [MUTING] then [ENTER] to write into memory. By using Remote Commander (RM-Y908),all circuit adjustments 9.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 3-11. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 3-11-1. Setup for Adjustment 1. Marking • ADJUSTING FLOW 1) At the 4 insides of the screen, locate the middle. Use a tape START measure to identify the middle. 2. Data Setting Turn on the power and wait for 10 minutes.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 3-11-3. Operation Method for Projector Engine • Press joy : Switches marker moving method. Mode stick (in fine adjustment mode) joystick (v, V, b, B) keys c 1 and 4 buttons MUTING TV POWER Commander Function Buttons Mode...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 3. Operation Method for Fine Adjustment 3-11-4. PJE Adjustment (Sub Deflection Adjustment) 1) Select the PJE mode. 2) Select FDIS so that the data at each position can be displayed Adjustment a : Yes –...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 7) Select “GRN SKEW”, and correct the tilt of horizontal lines 10) Select “GRN MSIZ”, and correct the space intervals for the and vertical lines. horizontal section of the screen are equal. • GRN SKEW (horizontally/vertically) •...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 <Copy All Registration Data to Other modes> 14) Press “9” button on the commander to enter the fine adjust- ment mode. 1. Make sure that the adjustment for NTSC Full mode finished 15) Make fine adjustment so that horizontal lines and vertical and the data have already been written.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 ERROR CODE LIST ERROR DESCRIPTION REMEDY CODE No Error Sensor 0 low output Check sensor 0, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “64 VUP” if necessary. Sensor 1 low output Check sensor 1, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “69 HLB”...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. P & P SUB CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 4-3. P & P SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO) (SCON) (SHUE, SCOL) 1. Receive the signal. 1. Receive the signal. TV terminal (sub) : no signal TV terminal (sub) : no signal...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 5 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS [ D BOARD] 5-2. HV HOLD DOWN CIRCUIT OPERATION 5-1. HV REGULATION CIRCUIT CHECK AND CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT When replacing the following components marked with ollowing components marked with on the When replacing the f the schematic diagram always check hold-down voltage and if...
SECTION 6 KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 DIAGRAMS 6-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (1) (VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT) J2004 MONITOR Q2005 AUDIO IC2003 IC2004 BUFFER A/V SWITCH VIDEO Q2006 Q2012, 2026 MAIN TUNER CN2001 CN2001(1/2) MONITOR V OUT (2/2) BUFFER DET OUT2 MAIN TU V MAIN TU V RF MAIN-V Q8, 27...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 BLOCK DIAGRAM (10) (G DRIVE) (R DRIVE) CN7108 CN7102 BUFFER CN7209 CN7202 V IN V OUT BUFFER Q7102 V IN V OUT Q7202 4, 5, BOARD 9, 11 V902 BOARD CN704 V IN CN703 V IN 4, 5, 9, 11...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen Note: The symbol display is on the component slde. printed circuit ( Device Printed symbol Terminal name Circuit The components identified by shading and mark Collector are critical for safety.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 6-6. IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS A BOARD : IC305, 307 SN74LV4053ANSR IN/OUT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION COMMON 1OF2 DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION OUT/IN 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION 1OF2...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 B BOARD : IC3305, 3404 TLC2932IPWR RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 LOGIC LOGIC SELECT FIN-A FIN-B 1/2 DIVIDER R BIAS INHIBIT INHIBIT B BOARD : IC3413 SN74LV4053ANSR IN/OUT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION OUT/IN...
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 Les composants identifies par The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • The components identified by in this manual • CAPACITORS have been carefully factory-selected for each set PF : The components identified by shading and in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray mark are critial for safety.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque • The components identified by in this manual have shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number...
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KP-43HT20/53HS20/53HS30/61HS20/61HS30 Les composants identifies par RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 RM-Y908 The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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WARNING Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence expose the projection TV to rain or Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ –” on page 33. moisture.
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Avoid operating the projection TV at temperature the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, below 5°C (41°F). and also on the TV box (white label). Record these If the projection TV is transported directly from a numbers in the spaces provided below.
Important Safeguards Overloading For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions beyond their capacity, since this can and instructions placed on the set or described in the result in fire or electric shock.
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Installation Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll Water and Moisture over the power cord, and do not place the Do not use power-line operated sets set where the power cord is subject to near water — for example, near a wear or abuse.
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Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this television receiver during a Upon completion of any service or repairs lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused to the set, ask the service technician to for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet perform routine safety checks (as specified and disconnect the antenna.
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Contents Using the Features Important Safeguards ..........4 Using the Remote Control ........34 Introducing the Sony Projection TV Watching the TV............37 Watching the Digital TV ........39 Presenting the Sony Projection TV......8 Using Favorite Channels........40 Using this manual ............9 Using Twin View™..........41 Using the Freeze Function ........44...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-43HT20, KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP- 61HS20 and KP-61HS30. Model KP-53HS30 is used for illustration purposes. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: ™...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Channel Index: Allows you to view and choose from twelve programs. ™ Flash Focus : Allows you to adjust convergence automatically. Using this manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following four sections in the order provided to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents Your box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) 60˚ 60˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) 20˚ 20˚...
Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors. Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front/Side Rear of projection TV Panel Connectors Front or side of projection TV KP-43HT20 KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP-61HS20 and KP-61HS30...
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's IN/OUT remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer to Cable or an homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see );...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.
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3 or 4. (see page 53) menu (see “Using the Channel Menu” on page Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable 52) ensures that you do box. (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 65)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if: Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs together, then into the projection TV, allows you to switch between the two to be sure that what you are playing on one is recording on the other. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: Your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 26. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver.” (see page 64) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ – The projection tube image appears on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the remote control. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 65. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 65. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. Projection TV Operations 2 ANT—...
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Using the Features q; SLEEP Press repeatedly until the projection TV displays the approximate time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the projection TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until “SLEEP OFF” appears. SLEEP qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set).
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Displaying Twin To display twin pictures Pictures 1 1 1 1 Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View feature with 480i or 480p format input source, the memorized sizes appear. When viewing an enhanced 16:9 picture, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3 in Twin View.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the right picture (reduce the picture (reduce the right) left) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Move the joystick Move the joystick...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function 1 1 1 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE 2 2 2 2...
Using the Features Using Channel Index Channel Index allows you to display multiple channels and select one directly. The channels used for Channel Index will come directly from the projection TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during “Auto Program” on page Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated.
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Using the Features For the center picture you can: Change the channel by pressing ENTER Switch the input sources from VHF/UHF to cable by pressing or to the video input by pressing , without changing the TV/VIDEO surrounding channels. Sound will only be heard from the center picture. If one of the pictures received through Channel Index is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: 1 1 1 1 Press to display the menu screen. MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Video icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite receiver). Reality Select from Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. Creation Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume...
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Channel Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup icon and press Fa v o r i t e C h a n n e l : A u t o 3 3 3 3 C a b l e : O N Use the joystick to scroll...
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite Useful when you receiver to change channels. Select one of these have a cable box settings if you have connected the device to the or satellite VHF/UHF jack.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated.
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Using the Menus 6 6 6 6 Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according to the country you reside in, and press 7 7 7 7 Move the joystick down to select “Parental Lock”, and press 8 8 8 8 Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press If you select Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom, the Parental Control...
Using the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. If you are not familiar Option Description with the Parental Parental Lock Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked Guideline rating system, from viewing. Turn ratings on/ you should select Child, Child Maximum ratings permitted are: off and select a...
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Using the Menus Using Custom If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom, follow the Rating Options procedure below. 1 1 1 1 Perform the steps 1 to 7 in “To select the rating” on page 54 to display the Parental Lock options.
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Using the Menus 5 5 5 5 Move the joystick left, then down, to select “TV Rating” or “Program,” and press 6 6 6 6 The “TV Rating” setting menu appears. 7 7 7 7 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher”...
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Using the Menus 8 8 8 8 Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press “–” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. If you press again, is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.
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Using the Menus US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 54, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 61.) Option Description To ensure maximum blocking capability, the Movie Rating All children and General Audience.
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Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 54, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 60.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time 1 1 1 1 Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press 2 2 2 2...
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
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If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off green POWER button (inside the panel) CH +/–...
Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select Cable Box Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite To Do This ... Press Receiver Turn on/off...
Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Problem...
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not Projection TV is fixed to one channel presently in TV memory. (see page 53) Check your Channel Fix settings. (see page 53) Double images or ghosts Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies I get the same program in the Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the main window picture as in the main picture or the window picture. picture You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.
Other Information Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture Tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.1 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Screen size (measured diagonally)
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Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y908 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG AV receiver STR-V555ES TV Stand SU-43HT4/43HT5 Speaker Output 20 W ×...
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Index 16:9 (widescreen) CineMotion, DRC Closed caption modes CODE SET button Activating a Twin View screen Color temperature, adjusting Adding channels to the channel list Color, adjusting Adjusting audio, Steady Sound Connecting ANT button Audio receiver 25 AV receiver 30 Antenna, connecting Cable box 17 Aspect ratio, 16:9 in Twin View...
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MTS/SAP button MTS/SAP, using Favorite Channel Muting, using auto 52 described 8 manual 52 setting up 52 Parent menu using 40 Parental control, described FAVORITES button Password, changing Features PIC MODE button Flash Focus Picture contrast, adjusting described 9 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View performing 33 POWER button FREEZE button...
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Sleep, using – Specifications Steady Sound adjusting 50 described 8 Surround sound SYSTEM OFF button Tape-to-tape editing Time set current 62 set daylight saving 62 Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™...
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If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only). Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...